Category: 1600s

We thought we’d give a nod to the women who attended to the appearance of middle- and upper-class ladies throughout the ages – the lady’s maid. Employed by the lady of the house, the lady’s maid was a female personal attendant whose specific duties included helping her mistress with her appearance (including makeup, hairdressing, jewellery, clothing Read More …

Once upon a time, it was all the rage to adorn oneself with beauty patches – little material creations stuck onto the skin to emphasise the whiteness of the complexion and to conceal blemishes. Here’s a look at the patching rage and what the little spots came to signify. History Roman woman wore small, round beauty Read More …